Diwali Picture Books

Happy Diwali readers! One of India’s largest holidays of the year, this 5-day festival of lights begins today! Learn more about Diwali from Nat Geo Kids! My community has a large population of Indian families and the library celebrates Diwali every year. Typically we host a large gathering and highlight modern and traditional dance, delicious snacks, and programs for kids. Because Diwali is celebrated differently across India, we invite families to highlight their own traditions by setting up tables to share with others.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we weren’t able to host our typical celebration. We did share a virtual storytime for families that was very popular. We paired up one of our storytellers with one of our pages who is Indian American to help showcase this beautiful holiday. Learn more about the Festival of Lights and the battle of good over evil with these Diwali Picture Books.

Diwali Picture Books

• Binny’s Diwali by Thrity Umrigar, illustrated by Nidhi Chanani
• Celebrate Diwali: With Sweets, Lights, and Fireworks by Deborah Heiligman
• The Diwali Gift by Shweta Chopra and Shuchi Mehta, illustrated by Anna Koan
• Let’s Celebrate Diwali by Anjali Joshi, illustrated by Tim Palin
• Lights For Gita by Rachna Gilmore, illustrated by Alice Priestley
• Shubh Diwali! by Chitra Soundar, illustrated by Charlene Chua

Looking for more titles? Check out a few additional titles I shared last year. And check out Colors of Us for even more great titles!